I have stayed at this great resort twice now (over ten years). yeah - parts of the resort are a little old and dated - but this is Thailand in general. You are out in the Thai countryside, on the river away fromm all the hustle and bustle - what more can you expect. We stayed in the floating raft rooms each time - great choice to be away from the large Russian bus tour groups which always seem to be at this resort - but they are all up on the mainland part of the resort - so you dont really see them much anyway.. My tip for this resort - def. book a raft room, take an hour or so for a swim in their pool/s. enjoy a cocktail or three and a cool beer with your legs dangling in the River Kwai in the afternoon. A trip up to the nearby lawa cave is interesting, All in all - this place has a real magical quality about it - would loved to have had a few nights here. We'll def be back - we love this place.